**Covid-19 Review** Knox Brew Tours is rad when the world is not crazy, but man they have really stepped up and pivoting their business to helping other local businesses in Knoxville. They have created a schedule with local breweries in town to deliver food and beer. I have used Knox Brew Tours to have beer delivered directly from Abridged and it was seamless. I ordered directly from Abridged and within a couple of hours Knox Brew Tours bus pulled up in front of my house with my beer. Seriously, how cool is that!? There is a small delivery fee and when you order over the phone with the breweries you have the option to tip the staff. It's a great way to support our local community and drink delicious beer. I've gotten pretty used to delivery beer, and really hope it's something that sticks around long after the pandemic is over! read more

Had a really enjoyable evening. Was able to tour 3 spots, very close together and easy to get around. Tour guide was knowledgeable about brewing and the places but not what I would call a beer snob. If you're new to brew tours this is a great way to get started. read more

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I was in town visiting family for my birthday, and as I hadn't seen my brother in a few years, he suggested we go on a beer tour together. What a great idea! We ended up going on a Friday night and had a total blast. Ace was our guide, and she was super fun and knowledgeable. She had an engaging way of telling us about the beer-making process, and I learned some cool stuff. Fluffy was our driver/pourer, and transported us around safely; it was so great to get a little drunk and not have to worry about transportation. I liked that the tour is built around the interests of the people on it, which means every tour is a little bit different. There were plenty of snacks on board, and I definitely appreciated the endless supply of water. The only thing I wish is that we could have had a little more time at each brewery, as it felt like we were rushing from spot to spot. One thing that's really great about this tour is that it gives a bit of a taste of lots of different kinds of beers, beginning with mild and easy ones and working up to darker or more experimental beer. I even found a few new favorites! I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves beer or who isn't so sure but is interested in trying out what Knoxville has to offer! read more

Zach (Taco) and Kal were the absolute best!! Our tour was small but live and we enjoyed every minute of it. Taco was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and selected some great options during our tour. Our cider stop was our favorite outside of giving fake names!! Definitely a must do if you are visiting or have yet to experience them, it's a must do for sure!! read more

I have always had a great time with Knox Brew Tours. I have learned something new each time on the tour and have had great brews. Thank you Ace and team.. read more

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My wife and I were able to join Knox Brew at ours today. We have been on multiple brew tours and both Ace and Cal made it the most educational and fun brewery tours that we have been on. Cheers to all! read more

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All aboard!! Dont pass up knox brew tours, date night, guys or gals night out, day drinking what ever, when ever jump on this bus. Our tour was guided by Gordita and Butter bean and they showed up and showed out. We choose a saturday afternoon run but I'll be back for of them. We learned a little about beer a little about the breweries and the folks story that brought the beer to life. I cant say enough about these tours. I think the concept is awesome, the staff is top notch and itll make you love knoxville more than you already do. This isnt the beer talking either but I did catch a buzz, made some friends and had a great Saturday out with the wife. Cheers to you Knox Brew Tours, you're top notch. read more

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Ace was amazing! The tour was incredibly well organized with a mix of Knoxville history and a thorough explanation of brewing. The sightseeing is beautiful! read more

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Had a great tour led by Ace and driver Guac! Came from Delaware to visit friends and it became a guys tour! read more

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Another great experience! We met at the new Knox Brew Hub space - done so well, a dramatic improvement from the Casual Pint design - got squared away with our passes, and then shuttled to the start of our three-brewery walking tour. Geezers, Gypsy Circus (Barrelhouse), and Xul. The KBT team is so friendly, so knowledgeable, and so connected to the Knoxville brewery scene, that you feel like a VIP: backstage pass, inside knowledge, beer dignitaries! Really impressed that they survived the pandemic and were part of holding the community together through it. It feels good to support local businesses who invest their passion into the community. Can't say enough good things about KBT, their philosophy, their people, and their product. read more

We went for a bachelorette party. The tour guides were fun and we really learned a lot. The beer was delicious. We did the package with food at the end and it was the best plate of nachos I've ever had. Definitely do this if you visit Knoxville. read more

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The whole tour exceeded my expectations. I got on board the brew bus for an adventure through Knoxville and discovered some of the best craft beer in town! The meeting point was at Market Square where I met our designated driver Brian and tour guide Zack. Both were friendly and knowledgeable about craft beer. Our group boarded the bus. The interior layout was impressive. Seats were facing each other which encouraged everyone to be social. LED lights decked out the walls. A sound system played music relevant to our route. Throughout the ride, Zack not only discussed craft beer but also interesting facts about Knoxville. For an out-of-towner like myself, I definitely appreciated his passion for the city and the beer brewed in it. First stop was Blackhorse Pub & Brewery. http://www.yelp.com/biz/blackhorse-pub-and-brewery-knoxville Here, Zack gave us 4 generous samples (~5oz each) of their beer. - Barnstormer Irish Red Ale - McGee's Pale - Vanilla Cream Ale (my favorite) - Scottish Ale The bartender also let us sample the Black IPA, one of their high gravity beers. All the beers were great. We ended up buying a couple bombers to take home. Next stop was Smoky Mountain Brewery @ Calhoun's. http://www.yelp.com/biz/calhouns-knoxville-3 Another 4 generous samples were given to us as Zack showed us around and told us the history and background of this brewpub. - Smoky Mountain Brewery Helles - Appalachian Pale Ale - 1850 India Ale - Brown Trout Stout Our group ended up buying 4 six-packs of their beers because the beer served there was delicious. Unfortunately, the bottled beer we tried from them so far has been flat. I'd advise having a growler filled up instead if you want to bring any home. Last stop was Saw Works Brewing Company. http://www.yelp.com/biz/sawworks-brewing-company-knoxville Each brewery we visited had unique charm but this one was my favorite. The place has an industrial feel and they have a culture of experimenting and brewing outside the box. Here, we got another 4 samples from Zack. - Pale Ale - Rocky Hop IPA - Double Chocolate Porter - Say Yes Saison I ended up getting a pint of the Say Yes Saison at the end of the tour. After over a dozen different beers, I was feeling really good! We boarded the brew bus, discussed each brewery as well as Knoxville, and went back to Market Square. I was sad our 3-hour brew tour had ended but happy we were dropped off within walking distance to many other pubs. read more

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Zack "Taco" was the best! Very knowledgeable about Knoxville and beer. Had a great time and will definitely recommend to friends!

The beer is always amazing and the tours are always spectacular. The guides keep everything lively and fun on the way to each the stop and the behind the scenes tours are always super interesting. This is a tour I'd do again and again! read more

We attended a private tour for a friend's birthday, and it was absolutely amazing. I was born and raised in the Knoxville area and have remained here the majority of my adult life and had no idea this many cool breweries existed. We learned a lot of the process of brewing beer and some general history about each place we visited. Super fascinating! The guides (Taco and Chalupa aka Zack and Megan) were completely wonderful, and we had an amazing time. I can't wait to return to some of the breweries we visited today, and I want to take another tour soon to learn about the others in town! You visit 4 breweries and try 3 4oz beers at each. It's enough to enjoy without getting drunk, unless that's your goal! Haha! You can take food with you on the bus, which I recommend. The price is super reasonable for all that you get. I can't wait to take friends who visit from out of town! Many thanks, Knox Brew Tours! You guys rock! read more

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We've been on several brew tours in various cities and this one is right up there with them. Zach does a great job explaining everything and keeping the tour moving along. We covered 4 breweries in about 3 hours and sampled 12 beers, all pretty different styles. He kept it fun too, with great music, trivia on the bus, and of course snacks. Highly recommend, a great way to see the growing Ale Trail of Knoxville. read more

A group I work with took this tour and we had THE BEST time!! "Taco" and "Waffles" were the BEST tour guides and led us through some of the best breweries in Knoxville and left us al wanting MORE! I can't wait to go back to all of the ones we visited and to even more we talked about! You need to do this tour and get an intro into all Knoxville has to offer on the Brew scene! Cheers!! read more

Had an outstanding experience with Ace and her team a couple weeks ago. Learned a lot about the microbrew process and culture. Highly recommend when you have 3 hrs in Knoxville! Well done KBT!! read more

Great for parties! The tour guides are very knowledgeable and make sure everyone has a good time!

Ace and Fluffy truly educated and entertained our group the night after Thanksgiving! The breweries were terrific and getting the chance to sample a healthy quantity of different beers at each brewery was terrific!!! Thank you Ace & Fluffy from Bunny, Sparky, Linda and Larry!!! read more

Taco and Queso were the greatest tour guides! So friendly, funny and full of interesting facts! During the trip we played some games to help pass the time and it was not only fun, but educational! These guys obviously have a great rapport with the local breweries and helped us all realize that we may actually be into styles we normally might not order. They were so attentive to everyones style preferences and chose some really interesting beers! The water and snacks on the bus were also a nice touch! I really wasn't expecting to like a brew tour this much, I would absolutely recommend this one however, cheers!!! read more

No matter what kind of beer you like, if you want to spend the best 3 hours of your drinking life learning great facts about local breweries and making beer in general, then do this. Book your tour now! The guides craft you and your group a fantastic schedule and make your back stage pass access the best option out there to discover more about our great city. We'll be back! Five stars! read more

This is a fun and informative tour! We took a friend from out of town and learned things about our local craft brew scene that we didn't know. We had wonderful, knowledgable guides. I recommend for tourists and locals alike. read more

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Knox Brew Tours is absolutely the best way to spend the evening. How could you not love rolling around to different breweries in Knoxville sampling beers and food? The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and will go above and beyond to make sure it is a memorable experience. They tell you each breweries history, answer questions about the brew process, and best of all let your group decide the path/types of beer you all sample as a group. Your group can decide the tour! This wasn't our first tour with them, and certainly will not be the last. read more

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I had the opportunity to take the inaugural Knox Brew Tour, and I must say it was the best 3 hours I've spent in a long time. Having grown up in the Knoxville area and having been to and sampled beers from the three breweries on the tour (Saw Works, Blackhorse, and Smoky Mountain), I was curious to see what the tour could add. I was not disappointed! Our tour left from the Casual Pint of Downtown near Market Square. I was immediately intrigued as our driver turned the bus east from downtown instead of west toward our first stop. I quickly learned this was done in order to take us past several notable Knoxville sights, including the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and Neyland Stadium. Our guide, Zack, provided fun facts about Knoxville all along the way. The tour ended up including several of these small detours, taking us down "Thunder Road" and through the Old City. This added an unexpected and informative aspect of general Knoxville history to the tour. As would be expected with such small production breweries, the tours weren't so much tours as they were standing in a brew room and sampling beers while our guide provided information about each brewery. This made it better in my opinion, as we got to sample the breweries offerings as we were learning about them versus having to wait until the end of a tour as is common with tours of larger breweries. The sample pours were generous (almost too generous, if that's possible?), and offered an opportunity to sample styles from each brewery that I normally wouldn't select. Each brewery had a unique method of accomplishing the same end result (beer!), and Blackhorse and Saw Works are currently undergoing expansion, so learning about the past, present, and future operations of each brewery was more than worth the lack of an extensive walking tour. The only downside to this tour is the 4:00 departure time. This can be difficult to make for most people on Thursday and Friday, but this is a necessity considering two of the breweries toured are also operating restaurants. Overall, this tour is well worth the ticket price. I will definitely be taking another tour in the future. I can't wait until more breweries are up and running in the Knoxville area that can be added to the itinerary. read more

So I am not a big beer person (more into wine) but we were visiting family and my sister-in-law arranged this tour for us, and some family and friends. Zack really knows his stuff and it was a very fun atmosphere for everyone on board. We hit 3 breweries and sampled A LOT of beer. It's a good thing I don't like the "hoppy" ones too much or I might have been stumbling around a bit, the samples were pretty generous, especially if you were drinking all 12 of them at 4 ounces (which quite a few of the younger man on the buss did!) It was really interesting learning about how beer is really made, especially for someone who is not really into beer especially. Zack and his bus driver (Everett, who was going by Jimmy Dean this trip - take the tour you'll understand) are fun, entertaining and on top of it. It was a lot of fun for 3 hours and a nice way to see Knoxville and meet some cool people. I am sure for someone who is really into craft beer it would make an awesome gift. For someone really not into beer like me, it's still really fun and a great way to learn some stuff and get a little buzz on! read more

We had a group of 6 for a 7pm tour. We had a blast. As a knoxvillian I would recommend this for locals and folks visiting. Each stop was packed with information and good beer. Along the way we learned about brewers in Knoxville and got some history of the area. When more breweries come on line, will definitely do again. read more

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We had a party of about 12. The tour started with a pick up at Casual pint then we went to 4 different brewery's. Balter Beerworks, Alliance, Crafty Bastard and Autumn Days. The tour was awesome! Sloppy Joe and Chalupa were very knowledgeable about all the brewery's and they were entertaining. We were provided with snacks and water in between stops. The only thing that stunk was that the air conditioning on the bus isn't that great unless your sitting right in front of it but we cracked some windows and got a breeze going. We will definitely do one again for sure. It's worth the money and the time to learn a little bit about Knoxville and its local brewery's. read more

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This was an awesome tour. Zach and Greg were professional and courteous. We in the military salute them and have passed along this great tour to our comrades. Great knowledge of beer, Knoxville and old school music. I'll be doing this again! read more

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This was a great tour. As a first time visitor to Knoxville, not only did it offer a fun, interesting and educational jaunt through the city's craft breweries, I also learned quite a bit about Knoxville itself. The bus is cute and very DIY (in the best way possible), and Zack and Brian are ideal hosts: super friendly, funny, engaging, and inclusive; they made it easy for everyone on the tour to feel comfortable and get to know one another. There are some great back-stories about the beers that you'd likely never discover without taking the tour, and I learned a lot about the beer making process. Even if you're not a beer connoisseur, I think you'll find Knox Brew Tours great fun. Zack's love for Knoxville and craft beer is infectious, and I was inspired by these two young guys who are "living their passion" in building this business. I hope Knox Brew Tours continues to grow and gain even more success. If you're visiting Knoxville, I highly recommend this tour. read more

Great people great beer!!! Best service in the world that will also introduce you to once in a lifetime beers. read more

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We enjoyed visiting four local breweries with Zach who was knowledgeable about the beer and the history of the breweries. He encouraged us to try different styles of beer and told us about the brewing process that made each beer unique. We went to breweries we had not previously visited and at each found a good reason to return! We had a great afternoon and would highly recommend Zack and Knox Brew tours! read more

Great brew tour!! Zach is awesome! While in town for some training, we had the pleasure of Zach's service twice for a total of 6 breweries. He was an expert on all 6. Not only is he full of information, he's so fun and personable. We had a blast on the bus; trivia, singing, dancing (all within the safety guidelines of course)! Definitely a highlight of our week in Knoxville. Thanks Zach! read more

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Knox brew tour is a MUST for anyone who enjoys beer and the art of brewing! This was given to me as a gift for my bday from my girlfriend and we also happened to be in town for her brothers wedding. We both love craft beer and when We met Zack and Megan who share the art and passion as well we were both really excited to start this tour. They were super friendly right away wanted to make our tour the best it could possibly be. Every brewery we went to both Zack and Megan gave us information on the history of the brewery and then we got right into the beers. The nice thing about this tour is you're able to enjoy all these great beers, learn how they're made, the different types all this while being right where all the magic goes down. Every brewery was clean and the people working in each one were extremely friendly. I think even for people who don't know anything about beer can have a blast on this tour. But if you love beer and enjoy being immersed into the culture then make this a priority when visiting Knoxville!!! Thanks again to Zack and Megan! You made our trip that much more special! Matt and Taylor read more

Great way to experience the Knoxville beer scene. Zach and his team always put on fantastic tours with lots of great information and good times. read more

This tour is hands-down the best way to experience Knoxville's local brews! Did this with my dad and we both loved it. The beer was fantastic, the guides where friendly and knowledgeable, the brew bus was fun, and everyone on the tour was friends by the end. I would definitely do this again! read more

Had a great time on our brew tour. Taco and Waffle we so friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this to anyone who live in or visits Knoxville. read more

The guide was entertaining and knowledgable about the local craft beer scene. The breweries were welcoming and generous with their pours!!!

Great people great times. Join them for some great brew tours or for EPIK First Friday when they are running from brewery to brewery.

We went on a Knox Brew Tour for my friend's bachelorette party! Zack was absolutely amazing! He was so knowledgeable and it was such a great time learning about the brewing process throughout the tour! We did the Saturday noon tour and went to four different breweries. It took a total of about 3 hours and we got to ride in Scruffy (this adorable VW van). Our group loved that Zack picked out the different beers for us to try so we were able to taste a huge variety and really find out what kind of beers we enjoyed. It was the most fun I've had on a brew tour and I would highly recommend! read more